On Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:40:36 -0500, Newbie wrote:

I know this is about gardens, but seems to be the closest usenet group
where I may find some expertise about lawns. Specifically:

(1) What is the best way to "dethatch" and "aerate" a small lawn
manually?
heavy duty rake & lots of spare time


(2) When is the best time to apply organic weed-preventers like Corn
Gluten Meal? Before or after dethatching/aerating?
after

(3) Simialry, do I overseed a few weeks before or after applying Corn
Gluten Meal?
after

This is in Chicago. Thanks for any advice.